Obituaries

Dr. DALE ARNINK Nov. 3, 2021

Dr. Dale Arnink, on November 3, 2021, passed away peacefully and quietly, with friends and family around him, at approximately 7:30 pm.

Dale, a friend, and father, teacher, philosopher, and minister of the Unitarian Universalists Church, will undoubtedly be a presence sorely missed by those whose lives he touched. His instinctual ability to put people at ease, to both feel and believe that they mattered and what they had to say was important, was a touch of grace.

Dale is survived by his sons Brian, Craig, Scott Arnink, and his eight grandchildren, Isaiah, Kyla, Kellen, Read More

SHIRLEY ANN HUBER July 23, 1944 – Nov. 3, 2021

Shirley Ann Huber, 77, a lifelong resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, with her dear friend and caretaker, Doris Baca at her side.

She is preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Ann Huber and her brother Gerry.

A celebration of life and mass honoring Shirley will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 am. Reception following service at Fuller Lodge.

Shirley was born on July 23, 1944 and moved to New Mexico with her parents when she was eight months old. She graduated from Read More

JOHN FERRIS Oct. 18, 2021

John Ferris, 92, a long-time White Rock resident passed away Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home with his daughter, Maria Herndon, by his side.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Ferris and his son Michael Ferris, of Florida.

He is survived by Maria Herndon of Albuquerque; Brother-in-law, Frank Saiz and wife Susie of Albuquerque and their children Rick, Jennifer, and David; Daughter-in-law, Teri Ferris of Florida and children Derric, Hollie, and Sandra.

John served his country with distinction as an Army Veteran during the Korean War-era. Read More

OLIVER RUDOLF SIMI July 20, 1922 – Oct. 26, 2021

Oliver Rudolf Simi, 99, died peacefully at his home in Los Alamos on October 26, 2021.

Oliver (“Ollie” and “Papa”) was born on July 20, 1922, in Mass, Michigan. He was a member of the Reserved Officers’ Training Corps during high school. He attended Michigan Tech, studying Chemistry, under a college deferment with the military.

In 1942, in need of personnel with chemistry training for a secret project, the US Army cancelled his deferment. He was inducted into the US Army and assigned to the Manhattan Project in the then secret city of Los Alamos, NM. Read More

ELIZABETH (JordanAyne) KNECHT June 13, 1943 – Oct. 11, 2021

On Monday, October 11, 2021, Elizabeth (JordanAyne) Knecht, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother lost her battle with cancer at the age of 78.

Elizabeth (Jordan), was born on June 13, 1943 in Lexington, Kentucky to Thomas J and Sally Ann Ready. She relocated to New Mexico with her family when her father took a job at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and her mother began working as a Nurse at the Los Alamos Medical Center. 

On July 28, 1962, she married Clinton Knecht and created her family roots. Together, they raised Read More

DANNY WILLIAM VIGIL Jan. 17, 1963 – Oct. 31, 2021

Danny William Vigil, age 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 31, 2021, alongside his family and friends.

Danny was born January 17, 1963, in Santa Fe, New Mexico to his parents, Dolores and William Vigil. He was a proud Navy Veteran, caring Football Coach, loving father, hardworking son, and amazing brother. He was one of the top realtors in Albuquerque and was proudly serving as the Realtor state associations President for 2021. He was also the past president of GAAR in 2018 (Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS).

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EUGENE G. SZKLARZ SR. March 12, 1922 − Nov. 1, 2021

Eugene G. Szklarz (Gene), age 99, passed away in early November of this year at his home in Albuquerque, NM, surrounded by his family.

Gene was the fourth child of the late Joseph K. and Sophie (Bojan) of Buffalo, NY. Gene was born in early March of 1922 in Tonawanda, NY. Gene was a WWII veteran, who came to Los Alamos, NM to continue his work on the Manhattan Project, having previously worked on the project in Buffalo for Linde Air for a number of years.

Gene got his B.S. in chemistry in 1943 from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, his M.S. in chemistry from Read More

MICHAEL P. YOUNG March 5, 1967 – Nov. 1, 2021

Mike Young left this earth way too soon. He was born in Santa Fe, NM but grew up in Los Alamos where he graduated in 1985. Mike attended college in Las Cruces, NM where he met his wife, Diane. He worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Financial Systems Analyst.

Mike was a son, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend. He will be remembered as a fun, caring, loving, devoted, adventurous, and passionate man. He loved running-even with the bears, skiing, riding his motorcycle, photography, dancing with his beloved wife, and spending time Read More

CHRISTOPHER ROBERT VIGIL Nov. 9, 1987 – March 15, 2021

Christopher R. Vigil, 33, unexpectedly left our world to chase new adventures on March 15, 2021.

Chris was born to parents Robert and Holly Vigil on November 9, 1987, and raised in Los Alamos, NM. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in June of 2006 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in July of 2006. While in the Navy, Chris studied to be a Sonar Technician.

After his graduation, he moved to Jacksonville, FL and was assigned to the U.S.S. Farragut (DDG-99) where he stayed until his Honorable Discharge in July 2012. Chris had many adventures in the Navy Read More

ANTHONY MARTINEZ Aug. 31, 1963 – Oct. 18, 2021

Anthony Raymond John Martinez, 58, Española, left this world surrounded by family Oct. 18.

Anthony was born to Orlando and Diana (Garcia) Martinez August 31, 1963 and was raised in Leadville, CO.

Upon graduating from high school, Anthony enlisted in the United States Navy. He spent 20 years proudly serving his Country upon many vessels including USS Clark & USS Theodore Roosevelt as a Gunners Mate and armorer.

Upon his retirement from the Navy, Anthony continued his service to his Country at Los Alamos National Laboratory.  

Anthony was a son, Read More